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CK11 YHH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,426 mi
Last recorded128,426 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK11 YHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2023 128,426 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine mil lamp on engine condition not satisfactory to tester (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective pressure pipe broken off dpf box (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure supporting bracket loose at dpf box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer and top of sill holed and corroded various places underside of sill also holed various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer and top of sill holed various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and top sill holed various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brakes slightly binding

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly under inflated

both outer sills very badly corroded front to rear

Pass 10 Dec 2022 121,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 121,395 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill seat belt lower fixing point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 108,245 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 108,243 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 95,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 95,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 78,055 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,716 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,485 miles

undertrays fitted

emission test wont register

Fail 12 Jun 2017 61,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emission test wont register

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 52,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions wont register

Fail 27 May 2016 52,399 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions wont register

Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 33,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,579 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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CK11 YHH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK11 YHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CK11 YHH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 June 2011.

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